Trimming the fat, letting people go - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Mar 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good salary. Lots of opportunities if you located on-site or close to a site

Cons

Every manager is mandated to let go of 5% of their workforce. This forces managers to nitpick on individuals who are target of this mandate

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

- Access to latest tech - High pay - Work at scale - Full Agentic

Cons

- sometimes process takes time - restricted to use internal tools

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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